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Members of the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) are a part of the largest dues paying organization for women entrepreneurs and the voice of the nation’s over 9.1 million women-owned businesses. A NAWBO® membership offers women-owned businesses a national and local platform to tap into the power of an already established community of women entrepreneurs. Join ONLINE or submit your APPLICATION today!

Membership Criteria:

NAWBO® Membership is open to individual business owners who own an equity interest and actively participate as a sole proprietor; an active partner of a partnership or active member of a limited liability company; and independent contractor; or individual owners of 5 percent or more of the stock of a corporation and who are involved in policy-making and day-to-day management of the corporation.

Membership is both the national organization and a local chapter. NAWBO® has chapters in most metropolitan areas. If there is a chapter within 45 miles of your home or business location, you must pay both chapter and national dues to be eligible for membership. If there is not a chapter in your area, you can join NAWBO® as an At-Large member.

A NAWBO® membership is recorded in the name of the individual, not the organization.

Membership dues are nonrefundable and are subject to change.

A new member's join date is the first day of the month NAWBO® National receives payment.

Membership Categories:

PREMIER MEMBER (Voting) Dues: $100 One time initiation fee and only $29.95 per month

Member receives all communications and publications, is eligible for all discounts and benefits, and is listed in the online member directory.

Chapter membership is automatic for those whose businesses are located in a chapter area. To qualify for membership, members must own a percentage of their company. Those outside the 45 mile radius of a chapter qualify for a NAWBO - Virtual membership.

Voting Member: Voting empowers our members to directly impact the current and future movement of the organization with policies and processes.

Key Membership Benefits Include:

Maui Mastermind Virtual Coaching valued at $2,400

Complimentary one-year PR Newswire membership valued at $2,000

FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler Group) is offering NAWBO members AND family members in the same home a $500 cash allowance on the purchase or lease of most Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT®, Jeep® and Ram® models.

Sage Payment Solutions complimentary setup valued at $75

Enterprise Software and Professional Services offered by the One Page Business Plan a tool used for precise business planning

Opportunity to submit content for publication in the NAWBO ONE for Women Business Leaders e-publication

Invitation to participate in the MentorCloud online mentoring platform

Early Bird Discount to NAWBO National events

Access to eLearning Series that provides business solutions to build better business leaders

PerkSpot program offers significant savings with a robust menu of over 500 different merchants

*Note: All member benefits for this category include the benefits for the Introductory Member Category.

INTRODUCTORY MEMBER (Non-Voting) Dues: $100 One time initiation fee and only $19.95 per month

Member receives all communications and publications, is eligible for limited discounts and benefits, and is listed in the online member directory. Chapter membership is automatic for those whose businesses are located in a chapter area. Those outside the 45 mile radius of a chapter qualify for a NAWBO - Virtual membership.

Non-Voting Member

Membership Benefits Include:

FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler Group) is offering NAWBO members AND family members in the same home a $500 cash allowance on the purchase or lease of most Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT®, Jeep® and Ram® models.

Significant Savings up to 70% with Independent Stationers

Special tools provided by Constant Contact

Discounts provided by UPS

Access to eLearning Series providing business solutions to help become a better business leader

Learn from the Resource Center of cutting-edge business information on the NAWBO web site

Eligible to participate in NAWBO Video Contests

Early Bird Discount to NAWBO National events

SUPPORTING MEMBER (Non-Voting) Dues: $100 One time initiation fee and only $39.95 per month

An Individual or Non-Profit Organization who subscribes to the objectives of NAWBO and wishes to lend support to NAWBO through membership. This category of membership includes limited discounts and is listed in the online member directory.

The individual does not need to be a women business owner and this category includes students and retired women business owners.

Non-Voting Member

Member Benefits Include:

Maui Mastermind Virtual Coaching valued at $2,400

Complimentary one-year PR Newswire membership valued at $2,000

FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler Group) is offering NAWBO members AND family members in the same home a $500 cash allowance on the purchase or lease of most Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT®, Jeep® and Ram® models.

Sage Payment Solutions complimentary setup valued at $75

Enterprise Software and Professional Services offered by the One Page Business Plan a tool used for precise business planning

Opportunity to submit content for publication in the NAWBO ONE for Women Business Leaders e-publication

Invitation to participate in the MentorCloud online mentoring platform

Early Bird Discount to NAWBO National events

Access to eLearning Series that provides business solutions to build better business leaders

PerkSpot program offers significant savings with a robust menu of over 500 different merchants

Note: All member benefits for this category include the benefits for the Introductory Member Category.

Ways to Join NAWBO®:

Join ONLINE If you have already set up a customer profile and have a username and password please log in here. There is no need to re-enter your contact information. To retrieve your user name and password click here.

If you have questions or need more information about a NAWBO membership, contact our local Chapter Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Member Benefits:

An investment in a NAWBO membership provides a portfolio of benefits that propel business growth and fuel personal and professional development.

Here are a few of the benefits that a NAWBO membership offers:

NATIONAL & LOCAL MEMBERSHIP: A NAWBO membership offers women-owned businesses a national and local platform to tap into the power of an already established community of women entrepreneurs. At the national level, NAWBO touts a membership of more than 5,000 members and 60 chapters across the country; and at the local level, members are encouraged to engage actively with their local chapter to gain access to other women business owners, leadership development opportunities and community involvement.

PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCES: NAWBO is an unparalleled resource for women entrepreneurs seeking to navigate the various stages of business growth. NAWBO attracts corporations and affiliate partners that offer a rich base of resources and expertise that can help propel women business owners to the next level of success.

MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS: NAWBO members enjoy exclusive access to benefits and products that are designed to help manage their business on a day-to-day basis. Our wide network of partners and sponsors offer affinity discounts and benefits that deliver bottom line savings to our members while building a valuable network of resources that are critical to business success.

WEBSITE: NAWBO members have access to a dynamic online platform that offers a multitude of tools and resources critical for navigating the everyday challenges of business ownership. Members are assigned a unique username and password upon joining—providing a powerful platform for building a national network, connecting them with peers and tapping into valuable resources to help grow their business.

COMMUNICATIONS: NAWBO offers a variety of online communication vehicles that provide our members with pertinent information that will help make the most of their membership experience. Members receive press releases and announcements to keep them abreast of our activities at the national level; and our calendar of events help our members and chapter leaders actively participate at local and national events.

ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY: The online member directory enables members to update and manage their own profile and connects the entire membership base for business development and networking opportunities.

ANNUAL AWARDS: Through our Annual Awards Program, NAWBO gives recognition to the rising power of women business owners by commemorating the history of women’s entrepreneurial excellence and honoring the accomplishments and contributions of those who have led the way.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: NAWBO provides an opportunity for members to hone their leadership skills at the local and national level. Our extensive network of volunteer leaders are critical to the success of NAWBO and contribute significantly to building a legacy for the next generation of women entrepreneurs.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE: NAWBO’s Women’s Business Conference is the only event of its kind that provides women business owners with personal and professional business development opportunities to take their businesses to the next level of success. The annual conference brings together businesses of all sizes from all industries to celebrate and leverage the collective power of the fastest growing segment of the economy—women business owners.

NAWBO BRAND: NAWBO members are an extension of our national brand. Through entrepreneurial success and community involvement, our members help elevate NAWBO's brand by proudly showcasing their association with an organization that propels women business owners into economic, social and political spheres of power.